Aggie fans, some camped out since Wednesday near the prime tailgate lawn near the university president's house, waited anxiously for the air-horn to sound at noon. Once that happens, it’s a free-for-all. Newcomers were warned to seek cover.

Armed with tents and stakes, many of the fans let out battle cries of "AggieLand" or "Johnny Football." Then they ran. Literally.

"Everybody moves at one time," he said. "Everybody. We just moved out of the way."

Texas A & M sophomore Taylor Colbath said the anticipation of snagging the best spot is tradition. "It’s always been part of the fun," he said.